Taraka
Taraka (तारक) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The deliverer, one who carries across”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Taraka (तारक) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The deliverer, one who carries across”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Taraka (तारक, IAST: Tāraka) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The deliverer, one who carries across”. Derived from the root √tṝ (to cross over, to deliver), Tāraka beautifully names Viṣṇu as the one who ferries all beings across the boundless ocean of saṃsāra to the shore of liberation.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The Sanskrit root √tṝ yields tāraka, meaning that which causes crossing or delivers — a potent image of the Lord as a raft bearing souls over the turbulent waters of worldly existence. In Vaiṣṇava theology, this name encapsulates the very essence of mokṣa-dātā: Viṣṇu as the ultimate liberator. The same root gives tārakā (star), suggesting how the Lord, like a guiding star, shows the way across darkness.
Tāraka is a recognized name of Viṣṇu and is also found as an epithet of Śiva in the mahāmantra tārakabrahma; it is used as a Hindu given name for boys, most often in South and West India. Pronounce with a long ā: Tā-ra-ka.
Scriptural source
Taraka appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Astrology — nakshatra, rashi & numerology
By the standard Vedic correspondence between a name’s first syllable and the lunar mansion, Taraka aligns with the Purva phalguni nakshatra, under the Simha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 2.
Taraka — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The deliverer, one who carries across
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Purva Phalguni
- Rashi
- Simha (Leo)
- Numerology
- 2
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Taraka mean?
Taraka is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The deliverer, one who carries across”.
Is Taraka a boy or girl name?
Taraka is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Taraka?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Taraka aligns with the Purva Phalguni nakshatra, under the Simha (Leo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Taraka?
The Chaldean name number of Taraka is 2.
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